Berekum Chelsea will be looking to turn around their inconsistent league form when they host FC Samartex 1996 in a Week 12 Ghana Premier League fixture on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 3:00 pm.
The Blues, currently 15th on 11 points, have struggled to find consistency this season. However, their home form provides hope, with three wins at the Berekum Sports Stadium and an unbeaten record against Samartex. Impressively, Chelsea have kept clean sheets in all previous league meetings with the visitors, which gives them added confidence heading into the clash.
Samartex, in contrast, sit seventh on the league table but have struggled on their travels, remaining winless away from home this season. Their inability to secure points on the road could play into Chelsea’s hands, especially against a side desperate to climb out of the relegation zone.
Berekum Chelsea will rely on a balanced lineup, combining defensive solidity with attacking intent. Coach Emmanuel Adu (GK) will marshal the backline, with Benjamin Abaidoo, Abdul Rahman, and Vincent Adjei forming the defensive spine. Captain Prince Anane will lead the midfield alongside Michael Awuah and Kwesi Badori, while Richard Osei Agyemang, Kennedy Mensah, Marvin Owusu, and Abubakari Seidu provide attacking support.
Samartex will look to break their away-day curse, with Musa Zakari guarding the goal and a backline led by captain Ebenezer Acquah. Midfielders Emmanuel Essien, Emmanuel Mamah, and Samuel Tetteh Mensah will look to supply forwards Akwasi Sarpong, Godwin Safah, and Osman Zakari.
Key Stats to Watch:
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Chelsea have kept clean sheets in all previous meetings against Samartex.
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Samartex remain winless on the road this season, highlighting their away struggles.
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Both teams will be desperate for points, with Chelsea aiming to climb out of the bottom three, while Samartex look to maintain their top-half position.
Given Chelsea’s strong home record and Samartex’s poor away form, the Blues are favorites to take all three points, but a determined Samartex could make it a closely contested match.
Predicted Lineups
Berekum Chelsea (4-4-2/4-3-3):
Emmanuel Adu (GK); Benjamin Abaidoo, Abdul Rahman, Vincent Adjei; Prince Anane (C), Michael Awuah, Kwesi Badori, Kennedy Mensah, Richard Osei Agyemang, Marvin Owusu, Abubakari Seidu
FC Samartex (4-3-3):
Musa Zakari (GK); Ebenezer Acquah (C), Kofi Agbesimah, Solomon Adjei; Emmanuel Essien, Emmanuel Mamah, Samuel Tetteh Mensah, Kwaku Owusu; Akwasi Sarpong, Godwin Safah, Osman Zakari
Kickoff: 3:00 pm, Sunday, November 23, 2025
Prediction: Berekum Chelsea to leverage home advantage for a narrow win, though Samartex could challenge if they find attacking fluency early.
